List of Desperate Housewives episodes

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This is an episode list for the ABC drama television series, Desperate Housewives.

The total number of episodes for each season is 23. Each season comes with a special recap episode. The second season had a two-hour season finale, being longer than season one by one hour. Season three will have a two-hour season finale as well. The show is currently in its third season. To date, seasons one and two have been released in DVD format.

Most of the episode titles are names of songs by musical theatre composer Stephen Sondheim.

Contents 1 List of seasons 2 Season 1: (2004-2005) 3 Season 2: (2005-2006) 4 Season 3: (2006-2007) 5 Specials

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Season		Episodes	Originally aired	DVD release date		DVD cover
				Region 1	Discs
	1	23	2004 – 2005	September 20, 2005	6
Season one began airing on October 3, 2004 and featured a total of 23 episodes and one clip show. The show opens with the mysterious suicide of housewife Mary Alice Young on a beautiful day in the suburbs, on a street called Wisteria Lane. Mary Alice, who narrates the show from the afterlife, had four friends: Bree Van De Kamp, the seemingly perfect mother of two teenagers struggling to save her marriage; Lynette Scavo, the mother of four whose husband is always away on business; Susan Mayer, the divorced mother in search of love finds love in the form of her new neighbour Mike Delfino, who has a secret of his own; and Gabrielle Solis, the materialistic ex-runway model who cheats on her husband. While trying to be good wives and mothers, the four friends also try to find out why their friend committed suicide. The discovery of a blackmail note among Mary Alice's belongings, a therapy session tape in which she admits her real name was Angela and her widowed husband's strange behaviour really make them wonder the mystery surrounding their deceased friend.
	2	23	2005 – 2006	August 29, 2006	6 (7 in Region 2)
Season two began airing September 25, 2005 and featured a total of 23 episodes (including a two-hour season finale) and two clip shows. After discovering Mary Alice's dark secret, the housewives continue to move on with their lives. Bree, whose husband just passed away, is not coping well with being a widow and is unknowingly dating the man who poisoned her husband to be with her. Susan, still searching for love, after breaking up with Mike, ends up in bed with her ex-husband who is now dating the neighbourhood hussy, Edie Britt. Lynette goes back to her career in advertising, as her husband Tom becomes a stay-at-home dad. And now pregnant Gabrielle, decides to be faithful to her husband Carlos who is now in jail, and just as she starts accepting her upcoming motherhood, she suffers a miscarriage. While managing their busy lives, the women cannot help but notice something suspicious about the new neighbours: Betty (played by Alfre Woodard) and Matthew Applewhite, who moved in in the middle of the night, and are keeping a prisoner held captive in their basement.
	3	23	2006 – 2007	2007	TBA
Season three began airing September 24, 2006 and features a total of 23 episodes (including a two-hour season finale) [1] and one clip show. It has been six months since Orson Hodge deliberately ran Mike over with his car. Gabrielle, who found out Carlos cheated on her with their surrogate maid, refused to take him back, and now they're getting divorced but both want to raise the newborn child. Bree, who has finally put Rex's death behind her, marries Orson. A mysterious woman (played by Laurie Metcalf) accused him of killing his wife at their engagement party, and Bree can't help but wonder if that's true. Lynette, meanwhile, tries to adjust to having another child around the house. Ultimately she quits her job at the advertising agency to start a pizzeria with Tom. Susan who has been waiting for Mike to wake up from his coma is shocked when she finds out her nemesis Edie has been posing as his girlfriend, since he has amnesia. And Edie has her nephew Austin move to Wisteria Lane, after she finds him trying to break into her house.

[edit] Season 1: (2004-2005)

See also: Desperate Housewives (season 1)

This article contains episode summaries for the first season of the American comedy/soap opera television series Desperate Housewives ; the season's episodes began airing on October 3, 2004 and finished on May 22, 2005.

In addition to the twenty-three regular episodes in season one, a special, "Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry", was aired on April 24, 2005 to put the mysteries of Wisteria Lane and the characters in perspective in the lead-up to the season finale.

The original airdates (U.S.) are listed here for each episode.

Image	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original Airdate	Episode
	"Pilot"	Marc Cherry	Charles McDougall	October 3, 2004	1-01 (1)
	The series begins with the suicide of Mary Alice Young, who narrates the episodes from beyond the grave. Mary Alice's suicide leaves behind a puzzle involving her husband Paul, son Zach, and a mysterious toy chest. The story begins with the unraveling through her four friends: Lynette, Susan, Gabrielle and Bree and her neighbors. The show also follows the mystery of why Mary Alice took her own life and precisely who Mike Delfino really is. In many episodes, the "surviving" housewives (Mary Alice was one of the group before her suicide) meet and discuss over either coffee or poker the events of the current storyline.
	"Ah, But Underneath"	Marc Cherry	Larry Shaw	October 10, 2004	1-02 (2)
	Mike's dog pays the price when Edie crashes his dinner date with Susan. Gabrielle realizes that her gardener John is taking their fling to heart. Bree also goads Rex into therapy, where the doctor may be the one who needs the most help. To keep her kids disciplined, Lynette turns to drastic measures which ultimately fail.
	"Pretty Little Picture"	Oliver Goldstick	Arlene Sanford	October 17, 2004	1-03 (3)
	Gabrielle is spied upon by a nine year old after being caught in the act. Bree tries to keep her marriage problems a secret. Susan confronts her ex-husband. And finally, the women decide to go ahead with a dinner party which was supposed to be held by Mary Alice; to which Lynette desperately tries to get Tom to go.
	"Who's That Woman?"	Marc Cherry & Tom Spezialy	Jeff Melman	October 24, 2004	1-04 (4)
	Martha Huber accuses Susan of being an arsonist. Bree has trouble dealing with her teenage son after her husband Rex leaves. Carlos becomes suspicious that Gabrielle has committed infidelity but blames the wrong person. Lynette is upset when she learns her twin sons may have ADD.
	"Come In, Stranger"	Alexandra Cunningham	Arlene Sanford	October 31, 2004	1-05 (5)
	A break-in on Wisteria Lane leaves the neighbors feeling vulnerable. Susan reluctantly accepts a date with a persistent policeman. A lonely Bree finds herself bonding with Mary Alice's troubled son Zach. Lynette and Tom pull out all the stops to get their uncontrollable twins accepted at a prestigious private school. Carlos' mother (guest star Lupe Ontiveros) puts a crimp in Gabrielle's covert love life.
	"Running to Stand Still"	Tracey Stern	Fred Gerber	November 7, 2004	1-06 (6)
	Lynette locks horns with an officious mom. Susan continues to investigate the mystery of Zach's sudden disappearance. Mama Solis comes closer to discovering Gabrielle's dirty little secret. Bree comes undone when Rex suggests they hire a sex surrogate.
	"Anything You Can Do"	John Pardee & Joey Murphy	Larry Shaw	November 21, 2004	1-07 (7)
	Susan is miffed when Mike's unexpected houseguest forces him to postpone their first official "date". Lynette becomes steadily more dependent on the twins' ADD medication. Gabrielle becomes jealous of the "other woman" in John's life. Bree's kids mutiny when they learn their dad has moved out. Mama Solis is the victim of a hit and run driver moments after verifying with whom Gabrielle is having an affair.
	"Guilty"	Kevin Murphy	Fred Gerber	November 28, 2004	1-08 (8)
	Susan grows suspicious of Mike Delfino's real reason for moving to the street. Lynette reaches the breaking point in her addiction to the twins' ADD medication. Bree devises a plan in order to save Andrew from prosecution after he puts Mama Solis in the hospital.
	"Suspicious Minds"	Jenna Bans	Larry Shaw	December 12, 2004	1-09 (9)
	Gabrielle decides to hold a fashion show on Wisteria Lane. Susan becomes less charitable however when she learns Gabrielle's shocking secret. But John's mother thinks he is having an affair with Susan instead of Gabrielle. Concerned with Andrew's apparent lack of morals, Bree finds a way to punish him for smoking marijuana. Lynette tries to find a nanny.
	"Come Back to Me"	Patty Lin	Fred Gerber	December 19, 2004	1-10 (10)
	Bree unleashes her inner "woman scorned" after Rex's sordid dabblings nearly kill him. Meanwhile Gabrielle's predicament worsens as she gets a taste of her own medicine, courtesy of Carlos's jailhouse confession. Susan plans to take her relationship with Mike to the next level, and Lynette, jealous of her nanny, decides to videotape her. Susan betrays Julie by sending Zach Young back home to his father, who makes a startling admission of his own.
	"Move On"	David Schulner	John David Coles	January 9, 2005	1-11 (11)
	Edie organizes a neighborhood search for the missing Martha Huber, just as the absent busybody's sister Felicia Tilman arrives on Wisteria Lane. Meanwhile, Bree resigns herself to her marital state and asks a pharmacist on a date; Susan's ex, Karl, suddenly reappears in her life.
	"Every Day a Little Death"	Chris Black	David Grossman	January 16, 2005	1-12 (12)
	The residents of Wisteria Lane finally learn Mrs. Huber's fate, and the truth has unexpected consequences for Susan. After learning that Martha left behind a journal, Susan has to confess to Edie her role in the fire that burned down Edie's house. Meanwhile Bree finds her new beau, George, is getting a little too close for comfort. Carlos's return isn't the homecoming Gabrielle has had in mind. Lynette gets her children into daycare at a Yoga center after claiming her son Parker has cancer.
	"Your Fault"	Kevin Etten	Arlene Sanford	January 23, 2005	1-13 (13)
	When Lynette's father-in-law pays a visit to the family, she unwittingly learns a family secret: he's been consistently cheating on his wife. Meanwhile, Susan is disturbed by Julie's growing romance with Zach. Rex attempts to reconcile with Bree as she tries to play hard-to-get.
	"Love is in the Air"	Tom Spezialy	Jeff Melman	February 13, 2005	1-14 (14)
	It is Valentine's Day on Wisteria Lane, where the events of the day are far from normal; Lynette's boys are caught stealing. Mike gets a Valentine's card from Susan. Bree finds out a little more than she wanted to about Rex's sexual desires. Gabrielle fires Yao Lin.
	"Impossible"	Marc Cherry & Tom Spezialy	Larry Shaw	February 20, 2005	1-15 (15)
	Mike is questioned about Martha Huber's murder by police and is arrested. John's friend, Justin, attempts to blackmail Gabrielle with his knowledge of their affair and tries to become her new gardener. Meanwhile, Tom wants a big promotion, but Lynette fears that she would be home alone with the kids more than ever and tries her best in discouraging him from taking the job. Zach Young throws a pool party where things get out of hand, and where Susan accidentally discovers a Van De Kamp secret.
	"The Ladies Who Lunch"	Alexandra Cunningham	Arlene Sanford	March 27, 2005	1-16 (16)
	Gabrielle and Carlos face crisis when the sewer system goes out at their house that they do not have the money to fix. Lynette braves a scandal herself when it is rumored that the twins started the school's head lice epidemic. Meanwhile, as Susan sinks into depression over her breakup with Mike, she finds a surprising ally: Edie.
	"There Won't Be Trumpets"	John Pardee & Joey Murphy	Jeff Melman	April 3, 2005	1-17 (17)
	Mama Solis' condition changes for the better as she finally wakes up from her coma, but not for long. Lynette befriends a deaf woman, Alisa Stevens (guest star Marlee Matlin), whose children also attend Barcliff Academy with Porter and Preston, but her newfound friendship is tested when she butts into her disturbed marital problems of her husband saying things behind her back.
	"Children Will Listen"	Kevin Murphy	Larry Shaw	April 10, 2005	1-18 (18)
	Susan's mom, Sophie (special guest star Lesley Ann Warren), pays an unannounced visit to Wisteria Lane after she and her boyfriend (special guest star Bob Newhart) call it quits. Meanwhile, Gabrielle faces Carlos' wrath after he learns about the hospital settlement and tries to change their prenuptial agreement in order to keep Gabrielle in check while he serves his jail sentence.
	"Live Alone and Like It"	Jenna Bans	Arlene Sanford	April 17, 2005	1-19 (19)
	Lynette learns that no good deed goes unpunished when she momentarily befriends the mean Mrs. McCluskey. Susan's mother decides to try to jump-start her and her daughter's love lives. Susan later finds her mother in her kitchen with a man she picked up, and Susan asks her mother to get rid of him. Andrew talks to a priest about his attracting toward other males and tells him of his shocking plans for his mother, Bree.
	"Fear No More"	Adam Barr	Jeff Melman	May 1, 2005	1-20 (20)
	Gabrielle plans a big party to bid farewell to Carlos, who is about to head off to jail for eight months. Meanwhile George Williams resurfaces in Bree's life, much to Rex's displeasure as he knows George wants to steal her away from him. Also, Lynette is shocked to learn that Tom's old girlfriend Annabel Foster whom he dumped for Lynette has been hired at his firm again (Gueststar Victor Lu as Party Guest)
	"Sunday in the Park with George"	Katie Ford	Larry Shaw	May 8, 2005	1-21 (21)
	George Williams continues to worm his way into Bree's life. After Edie spies Bree with George at a restaurant, Bree begins to feel guilty about sharing her intimate feelings with George. Rex's health continues to depreciate. Lynette tries to spice things up with Tom whom she fears is losing interest.
	"Goodbye for Now"	Josh Senter	David Grossman	May 15, 2005	1-22 (22)
	Susan and Mike decide to move in together, much to displeasure of Edie, who tries to break them up using Susan's friends. Lynette takes steps to make sure Annabel does not come between herself and Tom. Bree comes to a realization about her "buddy", George the pharmacist. Carlos suspects there's something going on between Gabrielle and Justin.
	"One Wonderful Day"	Marc Cherry, John Pardee, Joey Murphy Tom Spezialy and Kevin Murphy	Larry Shaw	May 22, 2005	1-23 (23)
	The reason Mary Alice committed suicide is finally revealed. Gabrielle testifies at Carlos's hate crime hearing. Bree reconciles with Rex, only to be notified of his death hours later. Lynette gets a shocking and unexpected surprise from Tom-- he's quit his job and wants to become a stay-at-home dad. Edie greets new neighbor Betty Applewhite who moved to the street in quite a huff. Susan is held hostage by Zach, who's got a gun and wants to kill Mike.

[edit] Season 2: (2005-2006)

See also: Desperate Housewives (season 2)

This article contains episode summaries for the second season of the American comedy/soap opera television series Desperate Housewives ; the season's episodes began airing September 25, 2005 and finished on May 21, 2006.

In addition to the twenty-three regular episodes in season two, two special episodes were aired which provided recaps and insights into the show's mysteries.

The original U.S. airdates are listed here for each episode.

Image	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original Airdate	Episode
	"Next"	Jenna Bans & Kevin Murphy	Larry Shaw	September 25, 2005	2-01 (24)
	When Mike arrives home, he finds Zach holding Susan hostage and has to find a way to rescue them both. Meanwhile Lynette makes a big effort to impress the boss when she applies for an executive position at a top ad agency. Rex's mother, Phyllis (guest star Shirley Knight), comes in for his funeral, and to drive Bree crazy. Gabrielle, feeling guilty about her infidelity, begins visiting Carlos in jail.
	"You Could Drive a Person Crazy"	Chris Black & Alexandra Cunningham	David Grossman	October 2, 2005	2-02 (25)
	Susan is surprised, and not pleasantly so — when she finds out who Edie's new boyfriend is. Meanwhile Lynette goes back to work, leaving Tom at home in charge of the house, which turns out to be a better plan in theory than in practice. Bree's mother-in-law, Phyllis, continues to drive Bree crazy with her melodramatic grieving, and Carlos makes an unusual request of Gabrielle.
	"You'll Never Get Away from Me"	Tom Spezialy & Ellie Herman	Arlene Sanford	October 9, 2005	2-03 (26)
	Bree's mother-in-law, Phyllis, gets Bree in trouble with the law. Susan bravely tries to accept Edie's new role in Julie's life. Lynette's demanding boss makes her miss Parker's first day of kindergarten. Gabrielle and John meet again.
	"My Heart Belongs to Daddy"	John Pardee & Joey Murphy	Robert Duncan McNeill	October 16, 2005	2-04 (27)
	Susan helps Mike search for Zach. Gabrielle causes a prison riot while visiting Carlos. Lynette learns that Parker has an imaginary friend. Bree invites George to dinner, and Andrew is not so pleased.
	"They Asked Me Why I Believe In You"	Alan Cross	David Grossman	October 23, 2005	2-05 (28)
	Susan's longtime book agent and dear friend, Lonny Moon, gets into financial trouble. Bree reburies Rex amid police suspicions. Lynette is forced to go out to bars night after night with her man-hungry boss, Nina (guest star Joely Fisher). Gabrielle hires hotshot lawyer David Bradley to defend Carlos.
	"I Wish I Could Forget You"	Kevin Etten & Josh Senter	Larry Shaw	November 6, 2005	2-06 (29)
	As Carlos continues serving his jail sentence, Gabrielle valiantly tries to free him. Meanwhile, Mike and Susan face a crisis in their relationship when Mike learns that Susan paid for Zach to go away. Paul Young is back in Wisteria Lane and has a confrontation with Susan. Bree and George start dating and eventually consummate their relationship. Lynette indulges in a magnificent obsession.
	"Color and Light"	Marc Cherry	David Grossman	November 13, 2005	2-07 (30)
	George proposes to a horrified Bree at an engagement party staged by George and his mother, Francine. Gabrielle revisits her past when old friends come to town. Susan reunites with her ex-husband, Karl. The Scavos learn more about the new neighbors, when their kids almost see the new neighbors' homemade sex video.
	"The Sun Won't Set"	Jenna Bans	Stephen Cragg	November 20, 2005	2-08 (31)
	The neighbors are panicked about the intruder loose on Wisteria Lane, and a neighborhood watch committee is formed. Susan learns shocking news about her father at her mother's wedding. Bree finds out some disturbing information about George. Gabrielle learns to let go. Matthew is secretly seeing Danielle Van De Kamp.
	"That's Good, That's Bad"	Kevin Murphy	Larry Shaw	November 27, 2005	2-09 (32)
	George stalks Bree, despite her efforts to break up with him. Carlos is paroled from prison and returns a new man, a deeply religious man. Susan meets her father and tries to begin a relationship with him. Lynette stands up to Nina. Bree makes a shocking discovery.
	"Coming Home"	Chris Black	Arlene Sanford	December 4, 2005	2-10 (33)
	Zach and Paul are reunited. Lynette tries to put a daycare center in Parcher & Murphy, but must first convince the boss's wife to leave her baby. Bree brings Andrew home. Gabrielle and Sister Mary face off over Carlos' mission of mercy to Africa. Betty helps Caleb.
	"One More Kiss"	Joey Murphy & John Pardee	Wendey Stanzler	January 8, 2006	2-11 (34)
	When Lynette catches Gabrielle kissing Tom, her jealousy drives a wedge in their friendship. Meanwhile, Mike tries to bond with Zach, which threatens Paul. Andrew tries to blackmail Bree, and the Wisteria Lane neighbors are becoming more and more suspicious of the mysterious Applewhite family.
	"We're Gonna Be All Right"	Alexandra Cunningham	David Grossman	January 15, 2006	2-12 (35)
	After a number of bad dates, Susan finally meets Dr. Right. Some old pictures of Gabrielle turn up on the internet. Tom is alarmed when his kids come down with chicken pox -- because he's never had it. Bree gets arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. After months of silence,Mike Delfino visits Noah Taylor.
	"There's Something About a War"	Kevin Etten	Larry Shaw	January 22, 2006	2-13 (36)
	Susan needs surgery, and it's the doctor's first time. The Applewhites announce that they're moving. Gabrielle is not so pleased when Carlos brings up the subject of "baby" again--in church. Bree and Betty learn that they have more in common than they thought. Tom applies for a job at Parcher and Murphy. Gabrielle and Sister Mary go to war.
	"Silly People"	Tom Spezialy	Robert Duncan McNeill	February 12, 2006	2-14 (37)
	Tom desperately tries to bond with his new boss at Parcher & Murphy. Karl makes Susan an offer she cannot afford to refuse. Bree does some sneaky sleuthing at Betty's house, and chats with Caleb. Gabrielle and Carlos rescue an enslaved laborer, Xiao-Mei, and let her stay with them for a while.
	"Thank You So Much"	Dahvi Waller	David Grossman	February 19, 2006	2-15 (38)
	Edie thinks that Karl is going to pop the question, but he's really trying to marry Susan. Carlos learns more about the fractured relationship between Gabrielle and her mother, Lucia (guest star Maria Conchita Alonso). Noah asks to see Zach. Lynette learns the extent of Bree's problem with alcohol, after she asks Bree to babysit her children.
	"There Is No Other Way"	Bruce Zimmerman	Randy Zisk	March 12, 2006	2-16 (39)
	Gabrielle and Carlos are looking to adopt, but run into Helen Rowland, who works at the adoption agency. Susan goes in for surgery, but a nurse at the hospital knows that she's married. Bree is accused of beating Andrew—and he's got bruising on his face and a lawyer. Paul Young reappears on Noah Taylor's radar. Tom has trouble accepting that his wife is also his boss. Felicia returns to Wisteria Lane.
	"Could I Leave You?"	Scott Sanford Tobis	Pam Thomas	March 26, 2006	2-17 (40)
	Susan invites Dr. Ron to meet Karl after he finds out about their arranged marriage. Lynette is surprised that a woman at work is still breastfeeding. Gabrielle becomes very picky when choosing a birth mother, and a beautiful baby. In order to combat Andrew's extortion attempt, Bree reluctantly joins AA, but is still in denial that she really has a problem. Later, she passes out in a department store.
	"Everybody Says Don't"	Jenna Bans & Alexandra Cunningham (teleplay) Jim Lincoln (story)	Tom Cherones	April 2, 2006	2-18 (41)
	Bree finds out that her AA sponsor, Peter, is a sex addict. Carlos and Gabrielle learn the truth about their baby; the baby's father had no idea Libby's giving the baby up. Paul Young must face the music on Wisteria Lane. Lynette is forced to give a court deposition about Bree's drinking. Karl and Edie have an engagement party.
	"Don't Look at Me"	Josh Senter	David Grossman	April 16, 2006	2-19 (42)
	Lynette is called in to her kid's school as Parker has decided to play doctor. Carlos and Gabrielle must go to court to get custody of their baby, after they find out she was legally someone else's child. Bree's father and stepmother (special guest star Carol Burnett) come to town to mediate between Andrew and her. Karl confesses his true feelings to Susan, and they end up in bed.
	"It Wasn't Meant to Happen"	Marc Cherry & Tom Spezialy	Larry Shaw	April 30, 2006	2-20 (43)
	Gabrielle and Carlos are shocked when the father of their baby shows up to take the baby back. After Karl breaks up with her, Edie gets drunk and causes a fight in a restaurant. Lynette tries to help Ed heat up his sex life. Peter's sexual addiction sponsor doesn't let him and Bree be together. Betty makes a drastic decision.
	"I Know Things Now"	Kevin Etten & Bruce Zimmerman	Wendey Stanzler	May 7, 2006	2-21 (44)
	Lynette finds out how Tom has been spending company money on non-business trips and tickets for two; Tom gets fired. Gabrielle promises Xiao-Mei she will not let her be sent back to China. Bree and Andrew reach an impasse. Edie's private detective gets the goods on Karl and Susan. Betty underestimates Matthew. Susan asks Mike if he still has feelings for her.
	"No One Is Alone"	Kevin Murphy & Chris Black	David Grossman	May 14, 2006	2-22 (45)
	Danielle reaches the final straw between her and her mother and reaches a decision with Matthew. Feeling she can't take it anymore, Bree comes to grip with her control issues. Lynette tries to touch base with Tom, but her suspicions lead to a surprise. Susan must start over and reaches a new point in her battle with Edie. Felicia Tilman has more in store for Paul Young. Gaby, Carlos and Xiao-Mei get pregnant and Gaby learns that it's more than she could handle.
	"Remember"	Marc Cherry & Jenna Bans (teleplay) Alexandra Cunningham & Tom Spezialy (story)	Larry Shaw	May 21, 2006	2-23 (46)
	Flashbacks (featuring special guest star Steven Culp) take us back to moving-in day on Wisteria Lane for Bree, Lynette, Susan and Gabrielle and to how Mary Alice brought them all together; in other flashbacks the Applewhites' past in Chicago is revealed. Back in the present, while at the psychiatric hospital Bree gets some frightening news. Susan moves into a trailer. Lynette finds out that Tom has another child. Gabrielle suspects Carlos is having an affair with Xiao-Mei. Zach inherits Noah's estate.

[edit] Season 3: (2006-2007)

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See also: Desperate Housewives (season 3)

This article contains summaries for the third season of the American comedy/soap opera television series Desperate Housewives; the season's episodes began airing on September 24, 2006, and will finish on May 20, 2007.

The original U.S. airdates are listed here for each episode.

Image	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original Airdate	Episode
	"Listen to the Rain on the Roof"	Marc Cherry & Jeff Greenstein	Larry Shaw	September 24, 2006	3-01 (47)
	It is raining on Wisteria Lane, six months after Mike was run over. Bree gets engaged to Orson, and starts getting suspicious about his dark past. Gabrielle and Carlos are getting divorced, but they are briefly reunited when their 8½-month-pregnant surrogate Xiao-Mei runs away. While adjusting to having another child around the house, Lynette realizes that the girl's mother is more than she can handle. While waiting for Mike to wake up from his coma, Susan is asked on a date by a man at the hospital, Ian (guest star Dougray Scott) whose spouse is also in a coma.
	"It Takes Two"	Kevin Murphy & Jenna Bans	David Grossman	October 1, 2006	3-02 (48)
	It's wedding day for Bree and Orson. Meanwhile, the body of a dead woman believed to be Orson's ex-wife, Alma Hodge, is recovered, which interrupts the wedding. After discovering him trying to break into her house, Edie lets her 18-year-old nephew Austin come live with her for some time. Tom and Lynette decide to get Nora a boyfriend in order to keep her out of the house often. Susan goes on a date with Ian, but trouble ensues when his in-laws show up at the restaurant. And Xiao-Mei gives birth.
	"A Weekend In the Country"	Bob Daily	Wendey Stanzler	October 8, 2006	3-03 (49)
	Gabrielle spends the weekend at a resort where she meets up with John Rowland and later learns that he is engaged. Meanwhile Bree cancels her honeymoon plans to look for Andrew after seeing a news reporter interview him on television. Susan and Ian decide to go away for a weekend in the country. Nora continues to force her way into Tom and Lynette's life. When the power goes off at her house, Julie asks Austin for help.
	"Like It Was"	John Pardee & Joey Murphy	Larry Shaw	October 15, 2006	3-04 (50)
	With Susan and Ian still on vacation, Edie attempts to steal Mike away from Susan after he has awoken from his coma. When Bree finds out that Danielle has been sleeping with her history teacher and that Andrew became a hustler, she realizes her family is anything but perfect. With Parker on the verge of quitting baseball, Lynette begins bribing the coach and rival pitcher. Gabrielle tries to get Carlos arrested for entering the house which backfires when the cops side with Carlos.
	"Nice She Ain't"	Alexandra Cunningham & Susan Nirah Jaffee	David Warren	October 22, 2006	3-05 (51)
	Edie continues to lie to Mike about his past which results in Susan kidnapping him. After Bree forces Danielle and Mr. Falati to break up, Danielle attempts suicide. Carlos and Gabrielle's divorce reaches a high level of bitterness. Tom has aspirations to own and run a pizzeria. Julie agrees to help Austin with an English report with disastrous consequences.
	"Sweetheart, I Have to Confess"	Dahvi Waller & Josh Senter	David Grossman	October 29, 2006	3-06 (52)
	While Susan and Edie continue their race toward Mike, Susan resumes her relationship with Ian and goes to a party with him. Lynette is upset with the fact that Tom signed a lease for his pizzeria and the fact that Nora tried to make out with Tom. Bree must confront Orson's past. Carlos plays a cruel trick on Gabrielle, which seriously backfires. Mike is questioned by Detective Ridley and his partner about Monique's murder.
	"Bang"	Joe Keenan	Larry Shaw	November 5, 2006	3-07 (53)
	Carolyn is holding up a supermarket and Lynette, Nora, Edie, Austin, Julie, and others are stuck there. Susan, who is not at the store, steals a megaphone and begs Carolyn to allow her to trade places with Julie, but she refuses. The story is featured on the news, much to Bree's horror. The hostage situation results in the deaths of Nora and Carolyn, and Lynette being wounded, but not seriously. Carlos and Gabrielle's war reaches the climax.
	"Children and Art"	Kevin Etten & Jenna Bans	Wendey Stanzler	November 12, 2006	3-08 (54)
	Mike is discharged from the hospital, and Detective Ridley gets a warrant to search his home. Lynette's suspicious that Art might be a pedophile. Orson's mother, Gloria, moves in with them. Gabrielle goes back into modeling, but decides to quit. Richard Burgi appears as Karl when Susan gets his help to set boundaries for Austin and Julie.
	"Beautiful Girls"	Dahvi Waller & Susan Nirah Jaffee	David Grossman	November 19, 2006	3-09 (55)
	Susan and Ian's relationship emerges so that she starts moving some of her things into his home. Lynette tries to convince the police that Art's a pedophile, but they don't believe her. Bree and Gloria have a fight when Gloria spills some of Orson's secrets. Bree throws Orson out of the house. Gabrielle, who has quit modeling, starts coaching girls for the Snowflake Beauty Pageant. While Mike is still under investigation, Carlos moves in with him.
	"The Miracle Song"	Bob Daily	Larry Shaw	November 26, 2006	3-10 (56)
	After being accused of the murder of Monique Pollier, Mike is sent to jail where Edie breaks up with him. Rebecca dies of cardiac arrest, and Art leaves town, and reveals to Lynette what he will do in his new neighborhood. Bree takes Orson back and wants Gloria out of the house. Gabrielle meets a widower Bill Pearce, who becomes her newest love interest. While the residents of Wisteria Lane have a holiday block party, parents become concerned when Art arrives dressed as Santa Claus. One evening, Gloria meets up with presumed to be deceased Alma Hodge to discuss details about Orson and Bree.
	"No Fits, No Fights, No Feuds"	Alexandra Cunningham & Josh Senter	Sanaa Hamri	January 7, 2007	3-11 (57)
	Susan visits Mike again in jail, and tells him that Ian doesn't want her seeing him anymore. Tom and Lynette try to include Kayla into the family. Bree hosts a dinner party, where the guests are shocked to meet Alma. Gabrielle is convinced that Carlos is trying to destroy her relationship with Bill.
	"Not While I'm Around"	Kevin Murphy & Kevin Etten	David Grossman	January 14, 2007	3-12 (58)
	Susan spies on Austin and Julie. Tom and Lynette face a conflict in their marriage regarding Tom's pizzeria. Alma moves into the Applewhites' old house. Bree is shocked to find a bag of teeth in one of Alma's closets. Gabrielle learns her secret admirer is Zach.
	"Come Play Wiz Me"	Valerie Ahern & Christian McLaughlin	Larry Shaw	January 21, 2007	3-13 (59)
	Susan finds out that Jane cheated on Ian before the accident. Tom and Lynette face some challenges just a week before their pizzeria's grand opening. Orson and Alma end up in bed, and Bree finds out. Gabrielle does not want to date Zach, but he forces his way into her life. Zach bails Mike out of jail.
	"I Remember That"	John Pardee & Joey Murphy	David Warren	February 11, 2007	3-14 (60)
	Susan tries to stop a woman from romantically pursuing the widowed Ian. Scavo Pizzeria continues to pose as a problem for Tom and Lynette's marriage. Orson tells Bree the truth about Monique's death. Zach tries to fight off a man who is dating Gabrielle. Mike visits a hypnotherapist and starts seeing scenes from his past. Bree falls off a ladder, finding a bag on the ladder. Orson and Mike Delfino have a little confrontation, and Orson falls off the hospital roof.
	"The Little Things You Do Together"	Marc Cherry & Joe Keenan	David Grossman	February 18, 2007	3-15 (61)
	The Monique Pollier mystery is solved. Orson survived from his fall and Bree is checked out from hospital. The residents of Wisteria Lane come together for the grand opening of Scavo Pizzeria. Ian and Susan have gotten engaged. Gabrielle no longer has to worry about Zach being a burden. Alma dies trying to escape from her home and Gloria gets paralyzed.
	"My Husband, the Pig"	Brian Alexander	Larry Shaw	March 4, 2007	3-16 (62)
	Steven Culp narrates this episode as Rex Van de Kamp. Ian tells Susan that he wants to get married in a month, and gives her an engagement ring. Tom tries to make a nice romantic gesture for Lynette, but she refused. Gabrielle meets Victor Lang, who is 15 years older than her and is running for mayor of Fairview. Edie's 8-year-old son, Travers, comes to Wisteria Lane. Bree goes away to visit her parents. Danielle gets pregnant.
	"Dress Big"	Kevin Etten & Susan Nirah Jaffee	Matthew Diamond	April 8, 2007	3-17 (63)
	Susan discovers some secrets about Ian's parents, Graham and Dahlia. Lynette wants a change of pizzeria uniforms. Something bad happens at Gabrielle's house. Carlos and Edie begin a relationship.
	"Liaisons"	TBA	TBA	April 15, 2007	3-18 (64)
	Mrs. McCluskey's husband, Gilbert, is seen in a flashback. After a sex accident, Tom's back is thrown out and Lynette's dehydrated. Something distracts Victor from his work of running for mayor. Susan is seen burying a body. Susan begins to consider leaving Wisteria Lane.
	"God, That's Good"	TBA	TBA	April 22, 2007	3-19 (65)
	Victor and Gabrielle get engaged. Gabrielle is upset when she learns about Carlos and Edie's relationship. Mrs. McCluskey wakes up at the hospital and finds two cops at her bedside. Lynette's mother arrives. The power goes out at Scavo Pizzeria. A man is found in a ditch and is revealed to be Karl. Susan hires a caterer and sets her up with a man she already knows.
	"To Be Announced"	TBA	TBA	April 29, 2007	3-20 (66)
	Susan is called to identify Karl. Susan breaks up with Ian. Lynette warns Tom if Kayla continues her misbehaving she will put her out. During Travers's 9th birthday party, he hires someone to paint the word "witch" on Mrs. McCluskey's front door.
	"To Be Announced"	TBA	TBA	May 6, 2007	3-21 (67)
	Kayla begins to test Lynette so she threatens to put her out. When Tom refuses to deal with her, she later packs his and her bags to show she's serious. Scavo Pizzeria is robbed while Lynette's there. Susan and Ian get back together. Victor wins the elections.
	"To Be Announced"	TBA	TBA	May 13, 2007	3-22 (68)
	To be announced.
	"To Be Announced"	TBA	TBA	May 20, 2007	3-23 (69)
	A two-hour long season finale. Gabrielle and Victor get married. Susan and Ian have a wedding as well. Bree returns from her honeymoon.

[edit] Specials

Image	Title	Until	Narrator	Original Airdate	Season / No.
	"Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry"	1-19 (19)	Tracy Fraim	April 24, 2005	1 (1)
	Memorable moments of the first season's first 19 episodes combine with new insight into the many mysteries of Wisteria Lane and its residents involving Gabrielle, Bree, Lynette, and Susan; and the mystery of their friend's mysterious suicide.
	"All the Juicy Details"	2-10 (33)	Brenda Strong	January 1, 2006	2 (2)
	This special features the best and most-loved moments from the show, while also bringing viewers up to date with the second season's first 10 episodes. The hour follows the story arc of each character with commentary by Mary Alice, who guides viewers, much as she does in the regular episodes, through the various twists and turns of their stories.
	"The More You Know, The Juicier It Gets"	2-19 (42)	Brenda Strong	April 23, 2006	2 (3)
	This special features the best and most-loved moments from the show, while also bringing viewers up to date with the remaining 5 hours of the show's second season. The special will bring viewers up to date with all the latest goings-on, including Bree and Andrew's escalating war, Susan's love triangle with Mike and Karl, Lynette's new job as her husband's new boss, Gabrielle and Carlos' quest for a child, as well as the ongoing mystery of the Applewhite family's secret life.
	"Time to Come Clean"	2-23 (46)	Marc Cherry et al.	September 3, 2006	3 (4)
	A 30-minute special in which Marc Cherry and the writing/production staff offer the inside scoop on the next season and the upcoming Wisteria Lane wedding. In the new season, Bree wonders if Orson really did kill his wife. Susan meets a new love interest at the hospital, while taking care of Mike who's in a coma. Lynette starts to get concerned that Tom is spending too much time with Nora. Gabrielle promises Xiao-Mei that the moment she has the baby she will send her back to China.
	"The Juiciest Bites"	3-16 (62)	Brenda Strong	April 1, 2007	3 (5)
	A clip show which features the most loved moments from the show's third season and prepares the viewers for the final episodes of the season.

Desperate Housewives
Episode list | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Official site
Production	Marc Cherry | Characters | Actors | Awards | Broadcasting | DVD releases | Music | The Game
Main characters	Susan Mayer | Lynette Scavo | Bree Hodge | Gabrielle Solis | Edie Britt | Mary Alice Young Carlos Solis | Tom Scavo | Julie Mayer | Orson Hodge | Mike Delfino Andrew Van De Kamp | Danielle Van De Kamp | Preston and Porter Scavo | Parker Scavo | Ian Hainsworth
Former main characters	Betty Applewhite | Rex Van De Kamp | Paul Young | John Rowland | Zach Young | Karl Mayer Matthew Applewhite | Austin McCann | Caleb Applewhite | George Williams
Minor characters	Carolyn Bigsby | Sophie Flickman | Maisy Gibbons | Ida Greenberg | Alma Hodge | Gloria Hodge Martha Huber | Kayla Huntington | Nora Huntington | Justin | Victor Lang | Karen McCluskey Travers McLain | Detective Ridley | Art Shephard | Noah Taylor | Felicia Tilman | Xiao-Mei
Locations	Wisteria Lane | Eagle State
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